I Just Want to Cultivate Quietly and Farm

Chapter 817: Chapter 432: Divine Monarch Emerges from Seclusion (Part 2)

Just as Li Mu was carefully observing the Cyan Nether Sword Bamboo sapling, his expression shifted as he sensed a peculiar wave emanating from within the Nine Treasures Spirit Pearl.

Li Mu immersed his Divine Sense and immediately learned that the undulation was coming from the Soul Nourishing Tower.

A thought struck Li Mu’s heart, and he immediately summoned the Soul Nourishing Tower from the Nine Treasures Spirit Pearl. The tower’s body trembled slightly, emitting a faint glow, as if something important was about to happen.

Li Mu stared intently at the Soul Nourishing Tower. The tower’s door slowly opened, and a figure stepped out. As the figure’s form gradually solidified, the features became clearer—it was none other than Tianyan Divine Monarch.

Tianyan Divine Monarch at this moment was vastly different from before. His form was now as solid as a real person, no longer the illusion it used to be. A profound light flickered in his eyes, as if he had returned to his former strength.

”Senior, have you successfully refined the Reversing Death Spirit Grass?” Li Mu asked with surprise, looking at Tianyan Divine Monarch.

”Indeed, I have. Many thanks to Fellow Daoist Li for your assistance.” Tianyan Divine Monarch nodded with a smile, looking gratefully at Li Mu. ”Now, I have successfully refined the Reversing Death Spirit Grass. Not only is my Divine Soul fully restored, but my strength has also recovered significantly. Now, I am on the path of dissolving into immortality and can leave the Soul Nourishing Tower to move freely.”

”Senior, what are your plans next?” Li Mu looked at the pleased Tianyan Divine Monarch, frowned slightly, and asked tentatively.

Tianyan Divine Monarch took a deep breath, his face showing a deep longing as he gestured, ”I have been trapped in the Soul Nourishing Tower for many years. Although my Divine Soul was preserved, I lost my freedom. Now reborn, I wish to travel across the Spirit Realm and truly see this world.”

Tianyan Divine Monarch turned around, looking at Li Mu, gratitude flickering in his eyes, ”Fellow Daoist Li, I am free once more, thanks to your help. If not for you, I would still be trapped in the Soul Nourishing Tower, unable to witness the wonders of the outside world.”

Li Mu quickly waved his hand, humbly saying, ”Senior, you overestimate me. Being able to help you is my honor, and besides, it was a fair trade.”

At this, Li Mu seemed to think of something. He paused slightly, looking at Tianyan Divine Monarch with a somewhat heavy heart, speaking plainly, ”Senior, the Painting Realm Treasure Mansion was given by you. However, after years of nurturing and expending immense resources, it successfully advanced to a Tier Eight Grotto Heaven Treasure. Apart from a few beast companions living with me, only you know of this.”

”Hmm, Fellow Daoist Li, are you asking me to keep this matter confidential?” Tianyan Divine Monarch asked with a smile, looking at Li Mu.

Li Mu nodded, his expression serious. ”Yes, Senior, the Grotto Heaven Treasure is a treasure of the world. If others were to find out, it would attract countless strong contenders’ covetousness. Although I have some strength, I am insignificant before absolute power. Therefore, I hope Senior can keep this secret for me.”

Hearing this, Tianyan Divine Monarch showed a deeply understanding expression, ”Fellow Daoist Li is correct; a Grotto Heaven Treasure relates to one’s chance to attain the Dao and indeed would lead to a competition among the strong. Rest assured, I will remain silent on this matter and not leak even a whisper.”

Although Li Mu felt slightly relieved to hear Tianyan Divine Monarch’s verbal promise, he was not entirely at ease.

Li Mu furrowed his brows; verbal promises ultimately lack enforceability. To ensure there are no mistakes, he decided to seek a more secure method.

After careful consideration, Li Mu gathered the courage to look up at Tianyan Divine Monarch, apologetically asking, ”Senior, I naturally have full confidence in your promise. But to be more secure, to ensure the Painting Realm Treasure Mansion’s secret is not leaked, could Senior perhaps make a Dao Heart vow for this?”

Upon hearing this, a hint of surprise flashed quickly in Tianyan Divine Monarch’s eyes, but he soon understood Li Mu’s concerns. He realized that this was not a lack of trust but rather the immense value of the Tier Eight Grotto Heaven Treasure, where any oversight could lead to unforeseen consequences.

”I completely understand your concerns. If you feel it’s necessary, I will do as you say and make a Dao Heart vow.” Tianyan Divine Monarch took a deep breath and then solemnly raised his right hand, loudly swearing to the heavens, ”I vow never to reveal any information regarding the Painting Realm Treasure Mansion,...”

Tianyan Divine Monarch extended his right hand, eyes slightly closed, beginning to softly recite the vow. As he completed the vow, an imperceptible force slowly emanated from him, eventually merging with the laws of Heaven and Earth.

The power of this Dao Heart vow was significant, representing Tianyan Divine Monarch’s solemn promise to the Heavenly Dao. If he ever harbored any thoughts of breaking the vow, he would immediately suffer the harshest punishment from the Heavenly Dao, his cultivation stagnating with no progress, possibly even developing a Heart Demon, leading to the death of his soul.

Witnessing this scene, Li Mu’s heart finally settled, and he gratefully bowed deeply to Tianyan Divine Monarch: ”Senior’s understanding and generosity will be remembered by me forever, my gratitude knows no bounds.”

Tianyan Divine Monarch, however, smiled and waved his hand, indicating that Li Mu need not be so courteous. He warmly said, ”Since I have been freed from the Soul Nourishing Tower and gained a new life, past identities and statuses are no longer important. We should address each other as equals in the future!”

”Since Senior says so, I will respectfully accept.” Li Mu humbly replied, and then looking at Tianyan Divine Monarch asked with concern, ”Fellow Daoist Tianyan, where do you intend to go next? If you have nowhere else, why not stay in Seven Profound Sect and take the position of Honored Guest Elder?”

When Tianyan Divine Monarch heard Li Mu’s invitation, he pondered for a moment. As a Divinity Transformation Avatar of Tianyan Divine Monarch, he had gained independence after separating from the main body, and truly had nowhere to go and needed a safe place to adapt to this new identity. Thinking of this, he looked up at Li Mu, a hint of gratitude flashing in his eyes, nodded, and said, ”Since Fellow Daoist Li is so kind to invite, I will respectfully accept.”

Hearing Tianyan Divine Monarch agree, Li Mu was overjoyed. Tianyan Divine Monarch’s strength and skill were a tremendous asset for Seven Profound Sect. His joining would undoubtedly elevate the sect to a higher level.

Thus, Li Mu eagerly introduced the situation of Seven Profound Sect to Tianyan Divine Monarch, promising to provide generous treatment and appoint him as Vice Sect Master,

Should he explore secret realms, Li Mu planned to let Tianyan Divine Monarch take on the management of Seven Profound Sect.

”I am honored that Fellow Daoist Li holds me in such high regard.” Tianyan Divine Monarch cupped his hands to express his gratitude to Li Mu, smiling as he agreed, ”Since Fellow Daoist Li trusts me, I shall not decline. I am willing to contribute to the Seven Profound Sect.”

After pausing, Tianyan Divine Monarch looked at Li Mu, his expression serious as he asked, ”The sect master plans to explore the secret realm soon. This journey carries quite a bit of risk, doesn’t it?”

”There shouldn’t be any danger on this journey to a secret realm controlled by the Eight Great Clans, they...” Li Mu explained in detail, discussing the plan to explore the secret realm, the status of the Eight Great Clans, and their requests for him, without any safety concerns.

Upon hearing this, Tianyan Divine Monarch suddenly understood. According to Li Mu, this trip should be relatively free of danger. However, Tianyan Divine Monarch’s brows knitted tightly as if wrestling with an unresolved inner conflict.

”Fellow Daoist Tianyan, is something wrong?” Li Mu noticed Tianyan Divine Monarch’s unusual expression and couldn’t help feeling puzzled, asking with curiosity.

Upon hearing this, Tianyan Divine Monarch took a deep breath, as if calming some complex emotion, looking up at Li Mu to indicate, ”Fellow Daoist Li, although you have the backing of the Profound Celestial Sword Sect and this trip is to a secret realm controlled by the Eight Great Clans, with them having demands of you, theoretically there shouldn’t be great danger. But ancient secret realms are always full of variables, not to mention, hearts are unpredictable,...years ago, even as cautious and confident as I was, I ultimately met...”

At this point, Tianyan Divine Monarch’s voice suddenly became somber, obviously reminded of some unpleasant experiences from the past.

Li Mu remained silent, knowing that Tianyan Divine Monarch was reminding him that even the safest secret realm could hold unforeseen risks, prompting him to become vigilant.